So, I thought I would tell you about a new venture of mine. I have been filling my time with something different for me. I've been recycling fabrics! I go to the local thrift outlet or to an estate sale and look for fabrics and notions. I find that many elderly people leave behind vintage fabrics and projects in various states of completion. I have been able to find some AWESOME pieces of yardage! Here are a few, some already sold. I guess that there are other people out there that love vintage fabrics too!
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| Dotted Swiss |
Very popular, when I was growing up, for Sunday dresses!
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| Rural New England Scene |
This one was wonderfully patriotic with it's American Flag!
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| Tablecloth? |
This one really got me to wondering if it had not, in fact, been some one's tablecloth back in the 40's!
I usually have to wash the fabrics because they have a musty smell. Probably came from some one's attic or garage! But the work is well worth it to find hidden VINTAGE treasure! I have several others in my shop, if you are interested!
10 comments:
The dotted swiss is very pretty! And what a fun new adventure you've found!
I love that vintage fabric, so pretty!!!
Happy Easter and thanks for visiting my blog!
I remember well wearing dotted swiss dresses. Old fabrics intrigue me too but I don't know what to do with them. lol
great pastime! And since you enjoy fabrics in the first place, even better!
Everyone gets writers block once in a while, so you are definitely not alone. I love vintage fabrics too. Once I bought a whole pile of quilt squares that were not put together. I had plans to finally finish but I ended up giving it to a quilting neighbor. She moved, I lost track and who knows if the quilt was ever finished. Oh well, the best made plans. :-)
Found you on EBT! I love the dotted swiss! I'm a new follower as well.
Dana
gorgeous fabrics, Happy Easter!
enjoy *~*
Oh how cool, love vintage fabric!
Wonderful finds! Dotted swiss is SO pretty.
Love that dotted Swiss...boy, does that bring back memories.
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